Soil Test Program

Don't Guess, Get a Free Soil Test!

Although fertilizer, lime, and other amendments can be very helpful in establishing happy, healthy plants, they pose a risk if not used properly. Excess fertilizer and chemicals wash away with rainwater and pollute our local streams and waterways. The first guideline of responsible fertilizer application is to take a soil sample and have it analyzed to determine fertilizer needs.

Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District would like to encourage all residents to take soil tests before applying fertilizer on their lawns and gardens. The District has established a soil test incentive program to offset the cost of soil analysis for Henrico County residents. Henricopolis will provide up to 2 coupons per resident to cover the $10.00 processing fee for a standard soil test (not including postage). Soil test kits are available in the Henrico Extension Office or in county libraries.

Vouchers are available by email or in-person at the Henricopolis SWCD office.

Email requests to soiltestvouchers@co.henrico.va.us .

Emails must include your name, physical address, and number of vouchers requested (up to 2 per address).

Henricopolis SWCD and Henrico Extension are co-located in the
Henrico County Human Services Building
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Henrico, VA 23228

Henricopolis: (804) 501-5175
www.co.henrico.va.us/swcd

Henrico Extension: (804) 501-5160
www.co.henrico.va.us/extension

For more fertilizer facts:

The Virginia Cooperative Extension has many helpful publications available on their website: www.ext.vt.edu/resources . Click on "home gardening" and "fertilizer" for a selection of publications.